Comparison

Metronome vs Melodics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Metronome

Enhance your musical abilities with this mobile metronome. Customize beats per minute, time signatures, and click sounds for practice, rehearsals, or live performances. Ideal for musicians of all levels seeking to improve their rhythm and timing.

Highlights
  • Customizable BPM
  • Adjustable time signatures
  • Variety of click sounds
  • Intuitive interface
  • Tempo adjustment
  • Suitable for all skill levels
Features
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Elevate your musical skills with our mobile metronome app! Whether you're a drummer, guitarist, pianist, or any kind of musician, our app is perfect for keeping you in time and helping you develop your sense of rhythm. With customizable beats per minute, time signatures, and click sounds, you can fine-tune your practice sessions to suit your needs. Use it for rehearsals, live performances, or just to keep your skills sharp wherever you go. Our app is perfect for musicians of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. With an intuitive interface and adjustable tempo, you can easily set the perfect rhythm for your practice sessions. Plus, our app features a variety of time signatures and click sounds, so you can experiment with different styles and genres. Whether you're a solo artist or part of a band, our metronome app is a must-have for any musician. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Melodics

Learn drums with interactive lessons and instant feedback on any drum kit or practice pad. Improve your rhythm and technique with structured exercises and a vast song library. Practice anytime, anywhere, and track your progress with this comprehensive drumming companion.

Highlights
  • Interactive drum lessons
  • Instant feedback on playing
  • Works with acoustic/electronic drums & practice pads
  • 500+ lessons and songs
  • Progress tracking tools
  • Structured learning system
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Learn drums with the only drum app that syncs with any drum kit and gives you instant feedback on your playing. Whether you use acoustic drums, electronic drums, or just a practice pad, Melodics offers interactive drum lessons that help you improve every time you play. Our fun, step-by-step drum learning system, designed by pro players, caters to all skill levels. Plus, access a wide range of drum songs across rock, pop, metal, jazz, and more. Real drumming, real feedback, real results - all from your phone. HOW IT WORKS Melodics uses your iPhone’s built-in mic and smart audio tech to recognize your drum kit or practice pad - no extra gear required. Just calibrate your drum set-up and the app will give immediate insights on every beat. For electronic drum kits, connect easily via Bluetooth or wired options. Follow the setup instructions in the app to get going. Whether you're working on your first drum beat on a pad or tightening up your fills across the whole drum kit, you’ll be building better habits from day one. STICK WITH IT, GET RESULTS With Melodics, drum practice becomes something you look forward to - not a chore. Just 10 minutes a day can lead to serious improvement. Choose from 500+ drum lessons, featuring a huge range of drum content: drum rudiments, drum grooves, drum fills, drum drills, and drum songs for all levels. Use practice tools to slow things down, loop tricky parts, and track your progress. It’s like having a drum tutor or drum trainer in your pocket. WHY CHOOSE MELODICS - With Melodics, you're 6x more likely to improve than with traditional drum learning methods. - It is the only drum app that provides feedback on your playing, on all drum setups (acoustic, electronic or practice pad) - Our catalog covers everything from fundamental drum techniques to advanced rhythmic patterns. - You’ll start learning drums through structured lessons, and get playing your favourite songs in no time. - Build speed, strength, and control with focused warm-ups, drum rudiments, and exercises. - You can practice anytime, anywhere, on any surface with just a pair of drum sticks! - Join a global community of passionate drummers, all growing together. WHAT PRO DRUMMERS SAY ABOUT MELODICS "I wish I’d had Melodics when I was learning drums!" - Butch Vig - Award-winning producer of Nevermind, drummer for Garbage. "Melodics is a great tool for learning songs. It allows people to see what they might have been missing when listening to improve accuracy" - Ilan Rubin - Drummer for Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves, and solo artist. "Melodics is one of the best innovative tools to keep you in the practice room and having fun doing so." - KJ Sawka - Grammy-nominated drummer & producer, Pendulum DRUM TEACHERS OR STUDENTS Melodics works great alongside a drum tutor to help you maintain consistent practice and more easily showcase areas for improvement. It also compliments video learning platforms such as Drumeo, Drum Coach, Mikeslessons or ArtOfDrumming, by giving the addition of real-time feedback so you truly know how well you’re playing. How the subscription works: - Melodics offers 20 drum lessons free to all users. - To keep going, subscribe to unlock the full catalog of 500+ drum lessons & songs. - Choose a monthly or annual plan. - Manage your subscription in the Account section of the app. Support: We’re dedicated to giving you the best drumming experience possible. If you have any questions or suggestions, visit: https://melodics.com/support Join the Melodics drumming community: https://www.instagram.com/melodicshq/ https://www.youtube.com/@MelodicsDrumVault https://www.facebook.com/melodicshq/ https://www.tiktok.com/@melodicsdrumvault https://discord.gg/melodics https://www.reddit.com/r/Melodics/ For more info, check out our privacy policy & terms of use at: https://melodics.com/legal Happy drumming!

Screenshots

Metronome4 screens
Melodics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Melodics at none against Metronome's shown. Melodics also leads on ratings volume (637 vs 9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Metronome's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Metronome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Melodics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metronome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melodics has 637 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome ships an update every 2 weeks, Melodics every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Metronome versus Melodics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronomeMelodics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.7 (637 ratings)
Positive reviews—57.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9637 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKesifler Dunyasi Ltd.Melodics Limited

Customer experience

Metronome

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Melodics

All ratings635 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.9%

Bugs and requests

Metronome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Melodics

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Explore section always resets to Grade 1
  • MIDI device connection feedback needed
  • Snare drum not working
  • App restarts when in the middle of a lesson
  • App stops playing to headphones or won't pick up microphone
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  • App reacts to ambient noise
  • Timing is off, missing notes even when calibrated
  • Inaccurate note recognition (e.g., kick vs. snare)
  • Half of the songs and lessons do not work
  • UI doesn't work near the edges of the screen
  • Menus are confusing and navigation is difficult

Requested features

19 requests
  • Full iPad support
  • Add Donner Ded-80 support
  • Left-handed option
  • More well-known artists/songs
  • Chinese version of the app
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  • Sheet music notations/tabs option
  • Setting for more demanding note precision
  • Auto BPM to go above lesson BPM
  • Tagging feature for skills
  • Easier way to heart songs
  • Path to learning regular drum notation
  • Consider dynamics in lessons
  • Allow users to enter and save own phrases
  • More instrument options (snare, bells)
  • Improve UI and menu navigation
  • Add more songs and lessons
  • Improve MIDI device connection feedback
  • Make scoring system more straightforward
  • Fix issues with Explore section resetting to Grade 1

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Metronome

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$3.991 Year
2 purchases

Melodics

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$34.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Metronome free?
Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melodics free?
Melodics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metronome or Melodics?
Metronome is rated higher. Metronome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Melodics averages 4.7 from 637 ratings.
Do Metronome or Melodics have ads?
Metronome shows ads; Melodics does not.
Which is updated more often, Metronome or Melodics?
Metronome ships an update every 2 weeks, and Melodics every 5 days. Most recently, Metronome was updated on October 24, 2026 and Melodics on October 25, 2026.

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